Drawing extensively on personal experiences‎,‎ this important volume looks at sexuality and relationships in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities‎,‎ painting a genuine picture of the range of sexualities and relationships people want‎.‎ Honest and reflective‎,‎ it shows how sexuality has been managed and controlled in different countries‎.‎ It explores a range of issues such as rights‎,‎ resilience‎,‎ protection‎,‎ sexual oppression and the lack of privacy for those living in care institutions‎.‎ Co‎-edited and with contributions by people with intellectual disabilities and allies‎,‎ this unique book offers an authentic account of the challenges people face and what society needs to do to respect people‎'‎s rights‎.‎ Providing insight into a morally‎,‎ ethically and legally complex area‎,‎ this book will be essential reading for people with intellectual disabilities‎,‎ their advocates‎,‎ families and supporters‎;‎ social care managers‎,‎ social workers‎,‎ and other professionals working in the field as well as academic researchers and students‎.‎